A Ghanaian medical doctor identified as Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Coomson has created a simple full-face mask that serves as an effective protective shield against Covid-19.

The report was seen by Briefly.co.za on the official Facebook handle of Nhyira 104.5 FM, in which it was revealed that the medical officer serves in a large capacity as a medical superintendent at Essam Government Hospital.

According to the renowned doctor, the face shield was made of transparent rubber, foam, glue and elastic bands and can be made by everyone who wishes to.